One
drop can also be used in tea or beverage before bed to help relax the
mind and body.

Hops

Before you open that
beer, understand that that will likely have an opposite effect on you.

The female flowers of hops, though, can help a person to fall asleep.

They are shown to work effectively as a mild sedative for anxiety and
insomnia.

Hops work best when used with a valerian extract. This
combination has been shown to increase our alpha brain waves, which are
our ‘sleep brainwaves’, allowing us to get the much needed deep sleep that contributes to a healthier body and self.

Look for a natural sleep
aid that contains both valerian and hops.

Valerian

Valerian
tea, made with 1-2 tsps of the dried valerian root, has been endorsed
as being safe enough to drink during the day, to relieve restlessness,
nervousness and anxiety.

Used 30 minutes before sleep, it will help to
promote deep sleep.

Valerian can also be found in capsule form or as a
tincture (to easily add to drink or food). Used as above with hops,
valerian can be a wonderful, safe herbal sleep remedy.

Melatonin

Melatonin
is a hormone that is produced by our pineal gland, situated behind our
eyes in our brain. Melatonin is secreted when it becomes dark, and
progresses during the night, to help our bodies rest when it is dark
out.

As we age, our melatonin production slows down, making it harder
for us to fall asleep, and sleep deeply.

The melatonin hormone has
been researched extensively in the last half-century for its important
role in our bodies and health.

It has been found in many plants and
fruits, and is also a powerful antioxidant.

Melatonin taken in
small amounts for up to 3 months at a time is generally safe, but may
have some side effects such as headaches, nausea and dizziness.

As it is
a hormone, you will want to be careful with high doses or long-term
use.

Melatonin can be found in most stores now, in capsule, tablet, or liquid form.

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